View MAX15061ATE_5029466.PDF datasheet online --- IC-ON-LINE

Datasheet File OCR Text:

19-5034; Rev 0; 10/09
80V, 300mW Boost Converter and Current Monitor for APD Bias Applications
General Description
The MAX15061 consists of a constant-frequency pulsewidth modulating (PWM) step-up DC-DC converter with an internal switch and a high-side current monitor with high-speed adjustable current limiting. This device can generate output voltages up to 76V and provides current monitoring up to 4mA (up to 300mW). The MAX15061 can be used for a wide variety of applications such as avalanche photodiode biasing, PIN biasing, or varactor biasing, and LCD displays. The MAX15061 operates from 2.7V to 11V. The constant-frequency (400kHz), current-mode PWM architecture provides low-noise output voltage that is easy to filter. A high-voltage, internal power switch allows this device to boost output voltages up to 76V. Internal soft-start circuitry limits the input current when the boost converter starts. The MAX15061 features a shutdown mode to save power. The MAX15061 includes a current monitor with more than three decades of dynamic range and monitors current ranging from 500nA to 2mA with high accuracy. Resistor-adjustable current limiting protects the APD from optical power transients. A clamp diode protects the monitor's output from overvoltage conditions. Other protection features include cycle-by-cycle current limiting of the boost converter switch, undervoltage lockout, and thermal shutdown if the die temperature reaches +160C. The MAX15061 is available in a thermally enhanced 4mm x 4mm, 16-pin TQFN package and operates over the -40C to +125C automotive temperature range.
Features
o Input Voltage Range +2.7V to +5.5V (Using Internal Charge Pump) or +5.5V to +11V o Wide Output-Voltage Range from (VIN + 1V) to 76V o Internal 1 (typ) 80V Switch o 300mW Boost Converter Output Power o Accurate 10% (500nA to 1mA) and 3.5% (1mA to 4mA) High-Side Current Monitor o Resistor-Adjustable Ultra-Fast APD Current Limit (1s Response Time) o Open-Drain Current-Limit Indicator Flag o 400kHz Fixed Switching Frequency o Constant PWM Frequency Provides Easy Filtering in Low-Noise Applications o Internal Soft-Start o 2A (max) Shutdown Current o -40C to +125C Temperature Range o Small Thermally Enhanced, 4mm x 4mm, 16-Pin TQFN Package
MAX15061
Ordering Information
PART MAX15061ATE+ TEMP RANGE -40C to +125C PIN-PACKAGE 16 TQFN-EP*
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package. *EP = Exposed pad.
Pin Configuration
CLAMP RLIM 9 APD
TOP VIEW
Avalanche Photodiode Biasing and Monitoring PIN Diode Bias Supplies Low-Noise Varactor Diode Bias Supplies FBON Modules GPON Modules LCD Displays
BIAS 13 SHDN 14 PGND 15 LX 16
12
11
MOUT 10
Applications
8 7
ILIM CNTRL FB SGND
MAX15061
6 *EP
+
1 PWR 2 CP 3 CN
5
Typical Operating Circuits appear at end of data sheet.
4 IN
THIN QFN (4mm x 4mm)
*CONNECT EXPOSED PAD TO SGND.
________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products
1
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim's website at www.maxim-ic.com.
80V, 300mW Boost Converter and Current Monitor for APD Bias Applications MAX15061
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
PWR, IN to SGND ...................................................-0.3V to +12V LX to PGND ............................................................-0.3V to +80V BIAS, APD to SGND ...............................................-0.3V to +80V SHDN to SGND............................................-0.3V to (VIN + 0.3V) CLAMP to SGND ......................................-0.3V to (VBIAS + 0.3V) FB, ILIM, RLIM, CP, CN, CNTRL to SGND .............-0.3V to +12V PGND to SGND .....................................................-0.3V to +0.3V MOUT to SGND ....................................-0.3V to (VCLAMP + 0.3V) Note 1: Continuous Power Dissipation 16-Pin TQFN (derate 25mW/C above +70C)..........2000mW Thermal Resistance (Note 1) JA ...............................................................................40C/W JC .................................................................................6C/W Operating Temperature Range .........................-40C to +125C Junction Temperature ......................................................+150C Storage Temperature Range .............................-65C to +150C Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300C Package thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a fourlayer board. For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to www.maxim-ic.com/thermal-tutorial.
Stresses beyond those listed under "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VIN = VPWR = 3.3V. VSHDN = 3.3V. CIN = CPWR = 10F. CCP = 10nF, VCNTRL = VIN. VRLIM = 0V. VPGND = VSGND = 0V. VBIAS = 40V. APD = unconnected. CLAMP = unconnected. ILIM = unconnected, MOUT = unconnected. TA = TJ = -40C to +125C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25C.) (Note 2)
PARAMETER Supply Voltage Range SYMBOL VIN, VPWR CONDITIONS CP connected to IN, CCP = open VFB = 1.4V, no switching Supply Current Undervoltage Lockout Threshold Undervoltage Lockout Hysteresis Shutdown Current Bias Current During Shutdown BOOST CONVERTER Output-Voltage Adjustment Range Switching Frequency Maximum Duty Cycle FB Set-Point Voltage FB Input Bias Current fSW DCLK VFB IFB VPWR = VIN = 2.9V, VCP = 5.5V VPWR = VIN = 5.5V, VCP = 10V VPWR = VIN = VCP = 5.5V VPWR = VIN = VCP = 11V 0.8 VLX = 76V 2.9V VPWR 11V, VPWR = VIN, ILOAD = 4.5mA 0 ILOAD 4.5mA 0.2 1 1 1 1 1 1.2 VIN = VPWR = 5V 2.9V VPWR 11V, VIN = VPWR 2.9V VPWR 11V, VIN = VPWR 1.2201 VIN + 1V 400 400 90 1.245 1.2699 100 2 2 2 2 1.6 1 A A % % 76 V kHz % V nA ISUPPLY VUVLO VUVLO_HYS IIN_SHDN SHDN pulled low IBIAS_SHDN VBIAS = 3.3V, V SHDN = 0V VIN = 11V, VFB = 1.4V (no switching), CCP = open, CP = IN VIN rising 2.375 MIN 2.7 5.5 1 1.2 2.5 100 2 30 TYP MAX 5.5 11 2 3 2.675 mA V mV A A UNITS V
ILX = 100mA Internal Switch On-Resistance RON ILX = 100mA, VCP = VIN Peak Switch Current Limit LX Leakage Current Line Regulation Load Regulation ILIM_LX
2
_______________________________________________________________________________________
80V, 300mW Boost Converter and Current Monitor for APD Bias Applications
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VIN = VPWR = 3.3V. VSHDN = 3.3V. CIN = CPWR = 10F. CCP = 10nF, VCNTRL = VIN. VRLIM = 0V. VPGND = VSGND = 0V. VBIAS = 40V. APD = unconnected. CLAMP = unconnected. ILIM = unconnected, MOUT = unconnected. TA = TJ = -40C to +125C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25C.) (Note 2)
PARAMETER Soft-Start Duration Soft-Start Steps CONTROL INPUT (CNTRL) Maximum Control Input-Voltage Range CURRENT MONITOR Bias Voltage Range Bias Quiescent Current Voltage Drop Dynamic Output Resistance at MOUT MOUT Output Leakage Output Clamp Voltage Output Clamp Leakage Current Output-Voltage Range Current Gain VMOUT IMOUT/IAPD VMOUT VCLAMP VBIAS IBIAS VDROP RMOUT IAPD = 500nA IAPD = 2mA IAPD = 2mA, VDROP = VBIAS - VAPD IAPD = 500nA IAPD = 2.5mA APD is unconnected Forward diode current = 1mA VBIAS = VCLAMP = 76V 10V VBIAS 76V, 0 IAPD 1mA, clamp is unconnected IAPD = 500nA IAPD = 2mA (IMOUT/IMOUT)/VBIAS, VBIAS = 10V to 76V (Note 3) VAPD = 35V, RLIM = 3.3k 12.45k RLIM 2.5k tS IMOUT settles to within 0.1%, 10nF connected from APD to ground IAPD = 500nA IAPD = 2.5mA IAPD = 500nA IAPD = 5A to 1mA 0.0965 -1000 -250 3.15 1 7.5 90 VBIAS 1V 0.1 0.1 +300 +24 3.75 0.1035 +1500 ppm/V +250 4.35 5 mA mA ms s 0.5 1 890 1 0.73 1 0.95 10 76 100 3.2 1 V A mA V G M nA V nA V FB set point is regulated to VCNTRL 1.25 V (0.25 x ILIM_LX) to ILIM_LX SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP 8 32 MAX UNITS ms Steps
MAX15061
Power-Supply Rejection Ratio
PSRR
APD Input Current Limit Current-Limit Adjustment Range Power-Up Settling Time LOGIC INPUTS/OUTPUTS SHDN Input-Voltage Low SHDN Input-Voltage High ILIM Output-Voltage Low ILIM Output Leakage Current THERMAL PROTECTION Thermal Shutdown Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis
ILIM_APD
VIL VIH VOL IOH ILIM = 2mA VILIM = 11V Temperature rising +160 10 2.4
0.8 0.3 1
V V V A C C
Note 2: All minimum/maximum parameters are tested at TA = +125C. Limits over temperature are guaranteed by design. Note 3: Guaranteed by design and not production tested.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
3
80V, 300mW Boost Converter and Current Monitor for APD Bias Applications MAX15061
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VPWR = VIN = 3.3V, VOUT = 70V, circuit of Figure 3 (Figure 4 for VIN > 5.5V), unless otherwise noted.)
EFFICIENCY vs. LOAD CURRENT
MAX15061 toc01
EFFICIENCY vs. LOAD CURRENT
VOUT = 30V
MAX15061 toc02
EFFICIENCY vs. LOAD CURRENT
MAX15061 toc03
70 60 50 EFFICIENCY (%) VOUT = 30V
70 60 50 EFFICIENCY (%)
70 60 50 EFFICIENCY (%) 40 30 20 10 VIN = 3.3V VIN = 5V VIN = 8V
40 30 20 10 VIN = 3.3V 0 0 1 2 LOAD CURRENT (mA) 3 4 VOUT = 70V VOUT = 55V
40 30 VOUT = 70V 20 10 VIN = 5V 0 0 1 2 LOAD CURRENT (mA) 3 4 VOUT = 55V
VOUT = 70V 0 0 1 2 LOAD CURRENT (mA) 3 4
MINIMUM STARTUP VOLTAGE vs. LOAD CURRENT
MAX15061 toc04
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
1.8 1.6 SUPPLY CURRENT (mA) 1.4 1.2 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 TA = +125C TA = +85C TA = -40C TA = +25C
MAX15061 toc05
NO-LOAD SUPPLY CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
XMAX15061 toc06
2.55 MINIMUM STARTUP VOLTAGE (V) 2.54 2.53 2.52 2.51 2.50 2.49 2.48 0 1 2 LOAD CURRENT (mA) 3 4
2.0
60 NO-LOAD SUPPLY CURRENT (mA) 50 TA = +85C 40 TA = +25C 30 TA = -40C 20 10 0 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
0.2 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
VFB = 1.4V 9 10 11
11
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
EXITING SHUTDOWN
MAX15061 toc07
ENTERING SHUTDOWN
MAX15061 toc08
VOUT 50V/div 3V
70V OUTPUT VOLTAGE 50V/div 3V INDUCTOR CURRENT 500mA/div 0mA
IL 500mA/div 0mA
0V 1ms/div
IOUT = 1mA
VSHDN 2V/div ILOAD = 1mA 4ms/div
SHUTDOWN VOLTAGE 2V/div 0V
4
_______________________________________________________________________________________
80V, 300mW Boost Converter and Current Monitor for APD Bias Applications
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VPWR = VIN = 3.3V, VOUT = 70V, circuit of Figure 3 (Figure 4 for VIN > 5.5V), unless otherwise noted.)
MAX15061
LIGHT-LOAD SWITCHING WAVEFORM WITH RC FILTER
MAX15061 toc09
HEAVY-LOAD SWITCHING WAVEFORM WITH RC FILTER
MAX15061 toc10
IOUT = 0.1mA, VBIAS = 70V VBIAS AC-COUPLED 1mV/div VLX 50V/div 0V IL 500mA/div 0mA
IOUT = 4mA, VBIAS = 70V VBIAS AC-COUPLED 1mV/div VLX 50V/div 0V IL 500mA/div 0mA
1s/div
1s/div
LOAD-TRANSIENT RESPONSE
MAX15061 toc11
LINE-TRANSIENT RESPONSE
MAX15061 toc12
LX LEAKAGE CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
VIN 2V/div 3.3V 180 LX LEAKAGE CURRENT (nA) 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 -40 -25 -10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125 TEMPERATURE (C) CURRENT INTO LX PIN
MAX15061 toc13
200
VOUT AC-COUPLED 200mV/div
ILOAD 5mA/div 0mA VOUT = 70V VIN = 3.3V 100ms/div 100ms/div VOUT = 70V IOUT = 1mA tRISE = 50s
VOUT AC-COUPLED 100mV/div
LOAD REGULATION
MAX15061 toc14
MAXIMUM LOAD CURRENT vs. INPUT VOLTAGE
MAX15061 toc15
BIAS CURRENT vs. BIAS VOLTAGE
MAX15061 toc16
70.0 69.8 69.6 OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V) 69.4 69.2 69.0 68.8 68.6 68.4 68.2 68.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 LOAD CURRENT (mA)
110 100 MAXIMUM LOAD CURRENT (mA) 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 3 E F A: VOUT = 30V, B: VOUT = 35V, C: VOUT = 45V, D: VOUT = 55V, E: VOUT = 60V, F: VOUT = 72V 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A B C D
10
BIAS CURRENT (mA)
1
IAPD = 2mA
0.1
IAPD = 500nA
0.01 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 BIAS VOLTAGE (V)
11
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
5
80V, 300mW Boost Converter and Current Monitor for APD Bias Applications MAX15061
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VPWR = VIN = 3.3V, VOUT = 70V, circuit of Figure 3 (Figure 4 for VIN > 5.5V), unless otherwise noted.)
BIAS CURRENT vs. APD CURRENT
MAX15061 toc17
BIAS CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX15061 toc18
GAIN ERROR vs. APD CURRENT
4 3 GAIN ERROR (%) 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 VBIAS = 70V
MAX15061 toc19
10
VBIAS = 70V
10 IAPD = 2mA BIAS CURRENT (mA)
5
BIAS CURRENT (mA)
1
1
0.1
0.1
IAPD = 500nA
0.01 0.0001
0.01 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 -40 -25 -10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125 TEMPERATURE (C) APD CURRENT (mA)
-5 0.1 1 10 100 1000 10,000 IAPD (A)
GAIN ERROR vs. TEMPERATURE
IAPD = 2mA IAPD = 500A
MAX15061 toc20
GAIN ERROR vs. BIAS VOLTAGE
0.60 0.40 IAPD = 5A IAPD = 50A
MAX15061 toc21
1.0 0.5 0 GAIN ERROR (%) -0.5 -1.0 -1.5 -2.0 -2.5
0.80
IAPD = 5A
IAPD = 50A IAPD = 500nA
GAIN ERROR (%)
0.20 0 -0.20 -0.40 IAPD = 500A -0.60 IAPD = 500nA
VBIAS = 70V -3.0 -40 -25 -10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125 TEMPERATURE (C) -0.80 10 20 30
IAPD = 2mA 40 50 60 70 80
BIAS VOLTAGE (V)
APD TRANSIENT RESPONSE
MAX15061 toc22
STARTUP DELAY
MAX15061 toc23
VAPD AC-COUPLED 70V 2V/div VBIAS 20V/div IAPD 2.5mA/div 0mA IMOUT 0.25mA/div 0mA 3V
IAPD = 500nA 200s/div
IMOUT 20nA/div 0nA
20s/div
6
_______________________________________________________________________________________
80V, 300mW Boost Converter and Current Monitor for APD Bias Applications
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VPWR = VIN = 3.3V, VOUT = 70V, circuit of Figure 3 (Figure 4 for VIN > 5.5V), unless otherwise noted.)
MAX15061
STARTUP DELAY
MAX15061 toc24
STARTUP DELAY
MAX15061 toc25
VAPD 20V/div
VAPD 2V/div 0V
3V
IMOUT 50A/div IAPD = 2mA 100s/div IAPD = 500nA VBIAS = 5V 100s/div
IMOUT 20nA/div 0nA
0nA
STARTUP DELAY
MAX15061 toc26
SHORT-CIRCUIT RESPONSE
MAX15061 toc27
VBIAS 2V/div
ILIM 2V/div 0V
0V IBIAS 2mA/div IMOUT 50A/div 0nA 40ms/div VBIAS = 70V TA = +85C RLIM = 2k
IAPD = 2mA VBIAS = 5V 40s/div
0mA
VOLTAGE DROP vs. APD CURRENT
MAX15061 toc28
SWITCHING FREQUENCY vs. TEMPERATURE
480 SWITCHING FREQUENCY (kHz) 460 440 420 400 380 360 340 320 300 10,000 -40 -25 -10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125 TEMPERATURE (C)
MAX15061 toc29
1.40 1.20 1.00 VBIAS - VAPD (V) TA = -40C 0.80 0.60 0.40 0.20 TA = +85C 0 0.1 1 10 100 1000 IAPD (A) TA = +25C
500
TA = +125C
_______________________________________________________________________________________
7
80V, 300mW Boost Converter and Current Monitor for APD Bias Applications MAX15061
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VPWR = VIN = 3.3V, VOUT = 70V, circuit of Figure 3 (Figure 4 for VIN > 5.5V), unless otherwise noted.)
SWITCHING FREQUENCY vs. INPUT VOLTAGE
480 SWITCHING FREQUENCY (kHz) 460 440 420 400 380 360 340 320 300 2 4 6 8 10 12 INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
MAX15061 toc30
SWITCHING FREQUENCY AND DUTY CYCLE vs. LOAD CURRENT
420 415 SWITCHING FREQUENCY (kHz) 410 405 400 395 390 385 MEASURED AT CN 380 0 1 2 LOAD CURRENT (mA) 3 4 0 10 SWITCHING FREQUENCY 30 DUTY CYCLE 40 DUTY CYCLE
MAX15061 toc31
500
60 50
20
FB SET-POINT VARIATION vs. TEMPERATURE
FB SET-POINT VOLTAGE VARIATION (V) 1.267 VIN = 2.9V 1.257 1.247 1.237 1.227 1.217 1.207 -40 -25 -10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125 TEMPERATURE (C) VIN = 2.9V VIN = 5.5V FB RISING VIN = 5.5V
MAX15061 toc32
APD OUTPUT RIPPLE VOLTAGE
MAX15061 toc33
1.277
VAPD AC-COUPLED, 55V 200V/div
FB FALLING
2s/div
APD OUTPUT RIPPLE VOLTAGE
MAX15061 toc34
APD OUTPUT RIPPLE VOLTAGE
MAX15061 toc35
VAPD AC-COUPLED, 55V 100V/div
VAPD AC-COUPLED, 70V 500V/div
0.1F CAPACITOR CONNECTED FROM APD TO GND. 2s/div
0.1F CAPACITOR CONNECTED FROM APD TO GND. 2s/div
8
_______________________________________________________________________________________
80V, 300mW Boost Converter and Current Monitor for APD Bias Applications
Pin Description
PIN 1 2 3 4 5 NAME PWR CP CN IN SGND FUNCTION Boost Converter Input Voltage. PWR powers the switch driver and charge pump. Bypass PWR to PGND with a ceramic capacitor of 1F minimum value. Positive Terminal of the Charge-Pump Flying Capacitor for 2.7V to 5.5V Supply Voltage Operation. Connect CP to IN when the input voltage is in the 5.5V to 11V range. Negative Terminal of the Charge-Pump Flying Capacitor for 2.7V to 5.5V Supply Voltage Operation. Leave CN unconnected when the input voltage is in the 5.5V to 11V range. Input Supply Voltage. IN powers all blocks of the MAX15061 except the switch driver and charge pump. Bypass IN to PGND with a ceramic capacitor of 1F minimum value. Signal Ground. Connect directly to the local ground plane. Connect SGND to PGND at a single point, typically near the return terminal of the output capacitor. Feedback Regulation Input. Connect FB to the center tap of a resistive voltage-divider from the output (VOUT) to SGND to set the output voltage. The FB voltage regulates to 1.245V (typ) when VCNTRL is above 1.5V (typ) and to VCNTRL voltage when VCNTRL is below 1.245V (typ). Control Input for Boost Converter Output-Voltage Programmability. Allows the feedback set-point voltage to be set externally by CNTRL when CNTRL is less than 1.245V. Pull CNTRL above 1.5V (typ) to use the internal 1.245V (typ) feedback set-point voltage. Open-Drain Current-Limit Indicator. ILIM asserts low when the APD current limit has been exceeded. Current-Limit Resistor Connection. Connect a resistor from RLIM to SGND to program the APD current-limit threshold. Current-Monitor Output. MOUT sources a current 1/10 of IAPD. Clamp Voltage Input. CLAMP is the external potential used for voltage clamping of MOUT. Reference Current Output. APD provides the source current to the cathode of the photodiode. Bias Voltage Input. Connect BIAS to the boost converter output (VOUT) either directly or through a lowpass filter for ripple attenuation. BIAS provides the voltage bias for the current monitor and is the current source for APD. Active-Low Shutdown Control Input. Apply a logic-low voltage to SHDN to shut down the device and reduce the supply current to 2A (max). Connect SHDN to IN for normal operation. Ensure that VSHDN is not greater than the input voltage, VIN. Power Ground. Connect the negative terminals of the input and output capacitors to PGND. Connect PGND externally to SGND at a single point, typically at the return terminal of the output capacitor. Drain of Internal 80V n-Channel DMOS. Connect inductor and diode to LX. Minimize the trace area at LX to reduce switching noise emission. Exposed Pad. Connect EP to a large contiguous copper plane at SGND potential to improve thermal dissipation. Do not use as the main SGND connection.
MAX15061
6
FB
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
CNTRL ILIM RLIM MOUT CLAMP APD BIAS
14
SHDN
15 16 --
PGND LX EP
_______________________________________________________________________________________
9
80V, 300mW Boost Converter and Current Monitor for APD Bias Applications MAX15061
Functional Diagram
PWR OUTPUT ERROR AND CURRENT COMPARATOR
FB VREF CNTRL SGND MUX
-A +A
LX -C +C SOFTSTART PEAK CURRENT-LIMIT COMPARATOR SWITCH CONTROL LOGIC 80V DMOS PGND SWITCH CURRENT SENSE CLAMP
VREF
REFERENCE COMPARATOR
CN CP
CHARGE PUMP (DOUBLER)
THERMAL SHUTDOWN VREF
1x CURRENTLIMIT ADJUSTMENT
MOUT RLIM
MAX15061
BIAS AND REFERENCE IN UVLO CLK
CURRENT MONITOR
10x
CURRENT LIMIT
APD ILIM
OSCILLATOR 400kHz
SHDN
BIAS
Detailed Description
The MAX15061 constant-frequency, current-mode, PWM boost converter is intended for low-voltage systems that require a locally generated high voltage. This device can generate a low-noise, high output voltage required for PIN and varactor diode biasing and LCD displays. The MAX15061 operates either from +2.7V to +5.5V or from +5.5V to +11V. For 2.7V to 5.5V operation, an internal charge pump with an external 10nF ceramic capacitor is used. For 5.5V to 11V operation, connect CP to IN and leave CN unconnected. The MAX15061 operates in discontinuous mode in order to reduce the switching noise caused by reversevoltage recovery charge of the rectifier diode. Other continuous mode boost converters generate large voltage spikes at the output when the LX switch turns on
10
because there is a conduction path between the output, diode, and switch to ground during the time needed for the diode to turn off and reverse its bias voltage. To reduce the output noise even further, the LX switch turns off by taking 10ns typically to transition from ON to OFF. As a consequence, the positive slew rate of the LX node is reduced and the current from the inductor does not "force" the output voltage as hard as would be the case if the LX switch were to turn off faster. The constant-frequency (400kHz) PWM architecture generates an output voltage ripple that is easy to filter. An 80V vertical DMOS device used as the internal power switch is ideal for boost converters with output voltages up to 76V. The MAX15061 can also be used in other topologies where the PWM switch is grounded, like SEPIC and flyback converters.
______________________________________________________________________________________
80V, 300mW Boost Converter and Current Monitor for APD Bias Applications
The MAX15061 includes a versatile current monitor intended for monitoring the APD, PIN, or varactor diode DC current in fiber and other applications. The MAX15061 features more than three decades of dynamic current ranging from 500nA to 4mA and provides an output current accurately proportional to the APD current at MOUT. The MAX15061 also features a shutdown logic input to disable the device and reduce its standby current to 2A (max). The APD current-monitor range is from 500nA to 4mA, and the MOUT current-mirror output accuracy is 10% from 500nA to 1mA of APD current and 3.5% from 1mA to 4mA of APD current.
MAX15061
Clamping the Monitor Output Voltage (CLAMP)
CLAMP provides a means for diode clamping the voltage at MOUT; thus, V MOUT is limited to (V CLAMP + 0.6V). CLAMP can be connected to either an external supply or BIAS. CLAMP can be left unconnected if voltage clamping is not required.
Fixed-Frequency PWM Controller
The heart of the MAX15061 current-mode PWM controller is a BiCMOS multiple-input comparator that simultaneously processes the output-error signal and switch current signal. The main PWM comparator uses direct summing, lacking a traditional error amplifier and its associated phase shift. The direct summing configuration approaches ideal cycle-by-cycle control over the output voltage since there is no conventional error amplifier in the feedback path. The device operates in PWM mode using a fixed-frequency, current-mode operation. The current-mode frequency loop regulates the peak inductor current as a function of the output error signal. The current-mode PWM controller is intended for discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) operation. No internal slope compensation is added to the current signal.
Adjusting the Boost Converter Output Voltage (FB/CNTRL)
The boost converter output voltage can be set by connecting FB to a resistor-divider from VOUT to ground. The set-point feedback reference is the 1.245 (typ) internal reference voltage when VCNTRL > 1.5V and is equal to the CNTRL voltage when VCNTRL < 1.25V. To change the converter output on the fly, apply a voltage lower than 1.25V (typ) to the CNTRL input and adjust the CNTRL voltage, which is the reference input of the error amplifier when VCNTRL < 1.25V (see the Functional Diagram). This feature can be used to adjust the APD voltage based on the APD mirror current, which compensates for the APD avalanche gain variation with temperature and manufacturing process. As shown in Figure 4, the voltage signal proportional to the MOUT current is connected to the analog-to-digital (ADC) input of the APD module, which then controls the reference voltage of the boost converter error amplifier through a digital-to-analog (DAC) block connected to the CNTRL input. The BIAS voltage and, therefore, the APD current, are controlled based on the MOUT mirror current, forming a negative feedback loop.
Charge Pump
At low supply voltages (2.7V to 5.5V), internal chargepump circuitry and an external 10nF ceramic capacitor connected between CP and CN double the available internal supply voltage to drive the internal switch efficiently. In the 5.5V to 11V supply voltage range, the charge pump is not required. In this configuration, disable the charge pump by connecting CP to IN and leaving CN unconnected.
Shutdown (SHDN)
The MAX15061 features an active-low shutdown input (SHDN). Pull SHDN low to enter shutdown. During shutdown, the supply current drops to 2A (30A from BIAS) (max). However, the output remains connected to the input through the inductor and the output diode, holding the output voltage to one diode drop below PWR when the MAX15061 shuts down. Connect SHDN to IN for always-on operation.
Monitor Current Limit (RLIM)
The current limit of the current monitor is programmable from 1mA to 5mA. Connect a resistor from RLIM to ground to program the current-limit threshold up to 5mA. The current monitor mirrors the current out of APD with a 1:10 ratio, and the MOUT current can be converted to a voltage signal by connecting a resistor from MOUT to SGND.
______________________________________________________________________________________
11
80V, 300mW Boost Converter and Current Monitor for APD Bias Applications MAX15061
VOUT
output current in amperes, L is the inductor value in microhenrys, and is the efficiency of the boost converter (see the Typical Operating Characteristics).
Determining the Inductor Value
R2
FB
MAX15061
R1
Three key inductor parameters must be specified for operation with the MAX15061: inductance value (L), inductor saturation current (ISAT), and DC resistance (DCR). In general, the inductor should have a saturation current rating greater than the maximum switch peak current-limit value (ILIM-LX = 1.6A). Choose an inductor with a low-DCR resistance for reasonable efficiency. Use the following formula to calculate the lower bound of the inductor value at different output voltages and output currents. This is the minimum inductance value for discontinuous mode operation for supplying full 300mW of output power.
Figure 1. Adjustable Output Voltage
LMIN [H] =
2 x TS x IOUT x (VOUT - VIN_MIN )
2 x ILIM-LX
Design Procedure
Setting the Output Voltage
Set the MAX15061 output voltage by connecting a resistive divider from the output to FB to SGND (Figure 1). Select R1 (FB to SGND resistor) between 200k and 400k. Calculate R2 (VOUT to FB resistor) using the following equation: V R2 = R1 OUT - 1 VREF where VOUT can range from (VIN + 1V) to 76V and VREF = 1.245V or VCNTRL depending on the VCNTRL value. For VCNTRL > 1.5V, the internal 1.245V (typ) reference voltage is used as the feedback set point (V REF = 1.245V) and for VCNTRL < 1.25V, VREF = VCNTRL.
where V IN_MIN , V OUT (both in volts), and I OUT (in amperes) are typical values (so that efficiency is optimum for typical conditions), TS (in microseconds) is the period, is the efficiency, and I LIM_LX is the peak switch current in amperes (see the Electrical Characteristics table). Calculate the optimum value of L (LOPTIMUM) to ensure the full output power without reaching the boundary between continuous conduction mode (CCM) and DCM using the following formula: L [H] LOPTIMUM [H] = MAX 2.25 where LMAX [H] =
2 VIN_MIN (VOUT - VIN_MIN ) x TS x 2 2 x IOUT x VOUT
Determining Peak Inductor Current
If the boost converter remains in the discontinuous mode of operation, then the approximate peak inductor current, ILPEAK (in amperes), is represented by the formula below: ILPEAK = 2 x TS x (VOUT - VIN_MIN ) x IOUT_MAX xL
where T S is the switching period in microseconds, VOUT is the output voltage in volts, VIN_MIN is the minimum input voltage in volts, IOUT_MAX is the maximum
For a design in which VIN = 3.3V, VOUT = 70V, IOUT= 3mA, = 45%, ILIM-LX = 1.3A, and TS = 2.5s: LMIN = 1.3H and LMAX = 23H. For a worse-case scenario in which VIN = 2.9V, VOUT = 70V, IOUT= 4mA, = 43%, ILIM-LX= 1.3A, and TS = 2.5s: LMIN = 1.8H and LMAX = 15H. The choice of 4.7H is reasonable given the worst-case scenario above. In general, the higher the inductance, the lower the switching noise. Load regulation is also better with higher inductance.
12
______________________________________________________________________________________
80V, 300mW Boost Converter and Current Monitor for APD Bias Applications
Diode Selection
The MAX15061's high switching frequency demands a high-speed rectifier. Schottky diodes are recommended for most applications because of their fast recovery time and low forward-voltage drop. Ensure that the diode's peak current rating is greater than the peak inductor current. Also the diode reverse-breakdown voltage must be greater than VOUT, the output voltage of the boost converter. For very low output ripple applications, the output of the boost converter can be followed by an RC filter to further reduce the ripple. Figure 2 shows a 100 (RF), 0.1F (CF) filter used to reduce the switching output ripple to 1mVP-P with a 0.1mA load or 2mVP-P with a 4mA load. The output-voltage regulation resistor-divider must remain connected to the diode and output capacitor node. Use X7R ceramic capacitors for more stability over the full temperature range. Use an X5R capacitor for -40C to +85C applications.
MAX15061
Output Filter Capacitor Selection
For most applications, use a small output capacitor of 0.1F or greater. To achieve low output ripple, a capacitor with low ESR, low ESL, and high capacitance value should be selected. If tantalum or electrolytic capacitors are used to achieve high capacitance values, always add a smaller ceramic capacitor in parallel to bypass the high-frequency components of the diode current. The higher ESR and ESL of electrolytic capacitors increase the output ripple and peak-to-peak transient voltage. Assuming the contribution from the ESR and capacitor discharge equals 50% (proportions may vary), calculate the output capacitance and ESR required for a specified ripple using the following equations: COUT[F] = IOUT 0.5 x VOUT ILPEAK x LOPTIMUM TS - (VOUT - VIN_MIN ) 0.5 x VOUT ESR [m ] = IOUT
Input Capacitor Selection
Bypass PWR to PGND with a 1F (min) ceramic capacitor and bypass IN to PGND with a 1F (min) ceramic capacitor. Depending on the supply source impedance, higher values may be needed. Make sure that the input capacitors are close enough to the IC to provide adequate decoupling at IN and PWR as well. If the layout cannot achieve this, add another 0.1F ceramic capacitor between IN and PGND (or PWR and PGND) in the immediate vicinity of the IC. Bulk aluminum electrolytic capacitors may be needed to avoid chattering at low input voltage. In case of aluminum electrolytic capacitors, calculate the capacitor value and ESR of the input capacitor using the following equations:
CIN[F] = VOUT x IOUT ILPEAK x LOPTIMUM x VOUT TS - x VIN_MIN x 0.5 x VIN VIN_MIN (VOUT - VIN_MIN ) 0.5 x VIN x x VIN_MIN ESR [m ] = VOUT x IOUT
L1
CIN RF 100 VOUT R2
IN VIN = 2.7V TO 5.5V PWR CNTRL SHDN LX
D1
MAX15061
CP CPWR CCP CN PGND SGND
FB R1 BIAS
COUT1
CF 0.1F
Figure 2. Typical Operating Circuit with RC Filter
______________________________________________________________________________________ 13
80V, 300mW Boost Converter and Current Monitor for APD Bias Applications MAX15061
Determining Monitor Current Limit
Calculate the value of the monitor current-limit resistor, RLIM, for a given APD current limit, ILIMIT, using the following equation: RLIM = 10 x 1.245V ILIMIT (mA) protection is less critical when MOUT is connected directly to subsequent transimpedance amplifiers (linear or logarithmic) that have low-impedance, near-groundreferenced inputs. If a transimpedance amplfier is used on the low side of the photodiode, its voltage drop must also be considered. Leakage from the clamping diode is most often insignificant over nominal operating conditions, but grows with temperature. To maintain low levels of wideband noise, lowpass filtering the output signal is suggested in applications where only DC measurements are required. Connect the filter capacitor at MOUT. Determining the required filtering components is straightforward, as the MAX15061 exhibits a very high output impedance of 890M. In some applications where pilot tones are used to identify specific fiber channels, higher bandwidths are desired at MOUT to detect these tones. Consider the minimum and maximum currents to be detected, then consult the frequency response and noise typical operating curves. If the minimum current is too small, insufficient bandwidth could result, while too high a current could result in excessive noise across the desired bandwidth.
The RLIM resistor, RLIM, ranges from 12.45k to 2.5 for APD currents from 1mA to 5mA.
Applications Information
Using APD or PIN Photodiodes in Fiber Applications
When using the MAX15061 to monitor APD or PIN photodiode currents in fiber applications, several issues must be addressed. In applications where the photodiode must be fully depleted, keep track of voltages budgeted for each component with respect to the available supply voltage(s). The current monitors require as much as 1.1V between BIAS and APD, which must be considered part of the overall voltage budget. Additional voltage margin can be created if a negative supply is used in place of a ground connection, as long as the overall voltage drop experienced by the MAX15061 is less than or equal to 76V. For this type of application, the MAX15061 is suggested so the output can be referenced to "true" ground and not the negative supply. The MAX15061's output current can be referenced as desired with either a resistor to ground or a transimpedance amplifier. Take care to ensure that output voltage excursions do not interfere with the required margin between BIAS and MOUT. In many fiber applications, MOUT is connected directly to an ADC that operates from a supply voltage that is less than the voltage at BIAS. Connecting the MAX15061's clamping diode output, CLAMP, to the ADC power supply helps avoid damage to the ADC. Without this protection, voltages can develop at MOUT that might destroy the ADC. This
Layout Considerations
Careful PCB layout is critical to achieve low switching losses and clean and stable operation. Protect sensitive analog grounds by using a star ground configuration. Connect SGND and PGND together close to the device at the return terminal of the output bypass capacitor. Do not connect them together anywhere else. Keep all PCB traces as short as possible to reduce stray capacitance, trace resistance, and radiated noise. Ensure that the feedback connection to FB is short and direct. Route high-speed switching nodes away from the sensitive analog areas. Use an internal PCB layer for SGND as an EMI shield to keep radiated noise away from the device, feedback dividers, and analog bypass capacitors. Refer to the MAX15061 evaluation kit data sheet for a layout example.
14
______________________________________________________________________________________
80V, 300mW Boost Converter and Current Monitor for APD Bias Applications MAX15061
L1 4.7H VIN COUT 0.1F RF 100 R2 348k RADJ
D1 VOUT (70V MAX)
CPWR 1F
PWR CNTRL IN CIN 1F
LX PGND
CF 0.1F R1 6.34k
BIAS FB
MAX15061
CP CCP 10nF CN CLAMP RLIM RLIM 2.87k SGND APD MOUT APD RMOUT 10k CMOUT (OPTIONAL) ADC DAC SHDN ILIM VDD VDD C GPIO GPIO
Figure 3. Typical Operating Circuit for VIN = 2.7V to 5.5V
______________________________________________________________________________________
15
80V, 300mW Boost Converter and Current Monitor for APD Bias Applications MAX15061
VIN = 5.5V TO 11V L1 4.7H D1 VOUT (70V MAX) COUT 0.1F RF 100 R2 348k
CPWR 1F
PWR CNTRL IN CIN 1F CP
LX PGND
CF 0.1F R1 634k
BIAS FB
MAX15061
SHDN CN ILIM VDD CLAMP RLIM RLIM 2.87k SGND APD MOUT APD RMOUT 10k CMOUT (OPTIONAL) ADC DAC VDD C GPIO GPIO
Figure 4. Typical Operating Circuit for VIN = 5.5V to 11V
Chip Information
PROCESS: BiCMOS
Package Information
For the latest package outline information and land patterns, go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages. Note that a "+", "#", or "-" in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but the drawing pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status. PACKAGE TYPE 16 TQFN PACKAGE CODE T1644-4 DOCUMENT NO. 21-0139
Maxim cannot assume responsibility for use of any circuitry other than circuitry entirely embodied in a Maxim product. No circuit patent licenses are implied. Maxim reserves the right to change the circuitry and specifications without notice at any time.
16 ____________________Maxim Integrated Products, 120 San Gabriel Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 408-737-7600 (c) 2009 Maxim Integrated Products Maxim is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.

▲Up To Search▲

Price & Availability of MAX15061ATE

	To Download MAX15061ATE Datasheet File
If you can't view the Datasheet, Please click here to try to view without PDF Reader .